Rectangular purple beads (1" in length) with a crackle design are placed upon decorative ball end headpins to make these earrings.  Using stainless steel fishhook earwires, the earrings are 1.25" long.  
 
All metal used is hypoallergenic, nickel-free, and either sterling silver, silver or gold-plated, or stainless steel unless noted otherwise in the description.  Every item is handcrafted and custom-made, nothing mass-produced.